Which of the following is termed as hydroxyl derivative of alkanes?
Correct answer: D. Alcohols
- A. Carboxylic
- B. Aldehydes
- C. Phenols and ethers
- D. Alcohols
Explanation
Carboxylic acids are organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to a carbon atom of an alkyl or aryl group. The general formula for a carboxylic acid is R-COOH, where R represents an alkyl or aryl group. Aldehydes are organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (-CHO) attached to a carbon atom of an alkyl or aryl group. The general formula for an aldehyde is R-CHO, where R represents an alkyl or aryl group. Phenols and ethers are both types of organic compounds. Phenols are organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzene ring. Ethers are organic compounds that contain an oxygen atom (-O-) bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. Hydroxyl derivatives of alkanes are known as alcohols. They are organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom of an alkane chain. The general formula for an alcohol is R-OH, where R represents an alkyl or aryl group.
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Alcohols contain a hydroxyl group attached to a saturated carbon atom and are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary. Their nomenclature, hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation, dehydration, reaction with sodium and conversion to haloalkanes are covered, along with the distinction between alcohols and phenols, where the hydroxyl group is attached directly to an aromatic ring.
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